AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCybersecurity & Justice: Montenegro extradited Iranian suspect Amir Barati to the US over alleged hacking tied to the Mabna Institute/IRGC, with prosecutors saying the campaign hit universities and companies worldwide and involved theft worth billions. EU Digital Safety: Ireland’s EU Presidency mid-point report highlights a major step on online child sexual abuse, with permanent rules pushing large platforms toward scanning/detecting illegal content plus a new EU child protection centre. EU Enlargement Tech & Research: Brussels is weighing “gradual integration” for candidate states, potentially giving earlier access to parts of the single market and EU research programmes—conditional on alignment against hostile states and limits on sensitive tech transfers; Montenegro is named for a roadmap. Smart Cities in the Region: Beam Europe secured about $4M in smart city infrastructure orders across Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia and more, spanning transport, telecoms, utilities and municipal projects. Local Tech/Industry: Montenegro’s government data centre is set to be built by Hungary’s 4iG, as regional infrastructure investment keeps accelerating.
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